The footage was captured on a drone by Augustine Lepe, who was flying his aerial vehicle above the South Pacific Ocean, about 12 miles from the north of La Serena, Chile.

Look out: Augustine Lepe was filming algae under the sea when a white object appeared to fall out of the sky

Incoming: The white ‘UFO’ reportedly travelled towards the water at a speed of around 300kmh (186mph)

He focusses on the ocean for around 20 seconds when a white object, travelling extremely quickly, falls from the sky.

 

It then changes direction with incredible agility before hurtling along the surface of the water in a straight line.

The bizarre object then appears to consider turning back on itself before continuing on its path and disappearing from view.

Sink or swim? The ‘UFO’ appears to stop suddenly just above the ocean – coming within inches of touching it

On the move: The ‘UFO’ changes direction suddenly before hurtling along the surface of the water

The video appeared on a number of Chilean news sites, and Guioteca reported that Augustine estimated the object was travelling at around 300kmh (186mph).

Now you see me: The object appears to consider turning back on itself before suddenly vanishing from view